Randall L. Smith

Assistant Professor, Health & Physical Education Department
Phone: 218-477-2311 
E-mail: smithra@mnstate.edu 


Educational History
M.S., Physical Education, 1978, Pittsburg State University
B.S., Physical Education, 1975, University of Kansas


Additional Coursework
University of North Dakota - Fall 1994
Middle Tennessee State University - Summer 1994
United States Sports Academy - Summer 1989
Tri-College University - 1983-1984


Teaching/Coaching/Administrative Experience

  • Placement Coordinator for Coaching Practicum, MSU Moorhead, Moorhead, MN, 1995 - present
  • Coordinator of Coaching Minor, MSU Moorhead, Moorhead, MN, 1992 - present
  • Assistant Professor Health & Physical Education, MSU Moorhead, Moorhead, MN, 1984 - present
  • Assistant Women's Athletic Director, Moorhead State University, Moorhead, MN, 1980 -1991
  • Head Women's Track & Field Coach, Moorhead State University, Moorhead, MN, 1979 -1993
  • Head Women's Cross Country Coach, Moorhead State University, Moorhead, MN, 1979 -1993
  • Instructor Health & Physical Education, Moorhead State University, Moorhead, MN, 1979 -1984
  • Chair, Psychology Department, Allen County Community College, Iola, KS, 1978 -1979
  • Instructor PE & Psychology, Allen County Community College, Iola, KS, 1976 -1979
  • Head Men's & Women's Track & Field Coach, Allen County Community College, Iola, KS, 1976 -1979
  • Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach, Allen County Community College, Iola, KS, 1976 -1979
  • Graduate Assistant, Health & Physical Education, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 1975-1976


Honors/Awards

  • American Red Cross CPR/First Aid Instructor Five-Year Award, 2001
  • Northern Sun Conference Coach of the Year, 1992
  • Northern Sun Conference Coach of the Year, 1989
  • Northern Sun Conference Coach of the Year, 1988
  • NAIA Area IV National Coach of the Year (runner-up), 1987
  • Northern Sun Conference Coach of the Year, 1987
  • NAIA Area IV National Coach of the Year (runner-up), 1986
  • Northern Sun Conference Coach of the Year, 1986
  • NAIA Area IV National Coach of the Year (runner-up), 1984
  • University of Kansas Athletic Hall of Fame, 1980
  • NAIA District 13 Women's Track & Field Coach of the Year (6 times)
  • NAIA District 13 Women's Cross Country Coach of the Year (3 times)
  • NAIA Area IV Women's Track & Field Coach of the Year (3 times)


Publications/Presentations

  • "The Fosbury Flop."  PE 374: Coaching Track and Field, MSU Moorhead, Invited Presentation, March 2003.
  • Smith, R. "How Important is Winning?" National Federation of High School Coaches Quarterly, Summer 2002.
  • Smith, R. "Team Handbook for Moorhead High School Boy's Track and Field Team, Spring 1999.
  • "Coaching Women vs. Men."  PE 374: Coaching Track and Field, Moorhead State University, Invited Presentation, 1985.
  • "The High Jump." Mankato State University Coaching Clinic, Mankato, MN, Invited Presentation, 1983.
  • "The High Jump." North Dakota State High School Coaching Clinic, Fargo, ND, Invited Presentation, 1981.

Reviewer

  • Editorial Advising Board: Coaching: A Realistic Perspective, 2001


Consulting

  • Moorhead Senior High School, Boys Track & Field, 1999
  • Moorhead Senior High School, Boys Track & Field, 2002
  • Moorhead Senior High School, Boys Track & Field, 2003
  • Moorhead Senior High School, Boys Track & Field, 2004


Current Memberships

  • American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
  • Inter-Faculty Organization
  • Minnesota Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAAHPERD)


Courses Taught at MSUM

 

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